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At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

The role of Manager, Demand Planning plays an integral role in contributing to GAF's success. This individual will improve the planning and execution of GAF's Supply Chain through collaborative and effective forecasting for key markets and products. The Manager will develop and implement a demand planning strategy and process to achieve our strategic intent of Right Product, Right Place, Right Time, Right Cost, Right Resources. The Manager, Demand Planning will also influence inventory management recommendations.

Essential Duties

+ 25% Demand Strategy and Process - Responsible for driving the creation, improvement, implementation, documentation, and education of all demand planning activities across the organization. Lead the adoption of best practices in demand planning, aligned with the unique needs of the building materials industry, to enhance forecast accuracy and business performance. Play a key role in developing and communicating the future vision of demand planning within GAF, including identifying and integrating critical systems and processes that support this vision. Ensure that demand planning is an integral part of GAF’s overall aspiration for end-to-end planning, providing alignment and key inputs to financial projections and cross-functional decision-making.

+ 40% Demand Forecasting - Short-Mid Term, Accountable for publishing, implementing, and developing forecasts for all residential products, including manufactured and purchased items across all sell-to geographies, product lines, and time horizons. This role will track, monitor, and update forecasts based on actual pacing, weather events, and key market insights while implementing and sharing relevant metrics to improve forecast accuracy, inventory management, cost savings, and service levels. Develop and implement demand forecasting models, analyze historical sales and market trends, and facilitate forecast review meetings. Closely collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and FP&A to align planning activities with GAF’s financial goals.

+ Long-term, Lead alignment and collaboration of demand projections for Residential and Commercial Asphaltic products over a 2–10-year horizon. This includes working closely with Marketing, Finance, and R&D to understand key drivers impacting industry outlooks and translating those insights into actionable demand plans for GAF.

+ 15% Customer & Partner Collaboration - Serve as the primary contact for external customers and partners associated with demand, incorporating shared data to enhance the demand planning process and proactively seeking new data sources to improve forecast accuracy. This role will focus on driving value through the integrated supply chain by strengthening customer collaboration across end-to-end planning. Responsible for establishing a project plan and timeline to expand customer collaboration beyond the current state and identify opportunities to improve visibility into end-customer needs.

+ 20% Training and Development - Provide leadership and guidance to the demand planner (currently this role will have 1 direct report) and peers, internal and external to the team, to further develop knowledge and expertise around Demand Planning. Regularly provide actionable feedback as well as solicit feedback for personal improvement. Encourage participation in certifications, training, and conferences to foster a culture of continuous learning. Foster a strong culture of integrated and data-driven decision-making.

Under This Roof We Require

+ Bachelor’s Degree Required

+ 7 years related experience in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Engineering, or High Volume Manufacturing

Under This Roof We Also Value

+ Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain/Logistics Degree Preferred

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Leadership

+ Strategic Mindset

+ Business Acumen

+ Stress Tolerance

+ Decision Making

+ Managing Conflict

+ Communication

+ Adaptability

+ Continuous Improvement Mindset

Physical Demands

+ Stationary Position - Frequently

+ Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently

+ Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally

+ Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally

+ Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally

+ Reaching - Occasionally

+ Handling - Occasionally

+ Grasping - Occasionally

+ Communicate/Talking - Frequently

+ Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

+ Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Working Conditions

+ Temperature Change - Occasionally

Dimensions

**Number of Indirect Reports:** 0

**Number of Direct Reports:** 0 **Travel Requirements:** 5% "May require occasional travel in connection to job duties as it relates to conferences, site visits, customer visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. in which advance notice of travel expectations/events will be provided."

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​